Synonyms of denting

denting

verb

present participle of dent

as in reducing

to make smaller in amount, volume, or extent

hopefully this vacation won't dent our bank account too much

Synonyms & Similar Words

• reducing
• decreasing
• lowering
• depleting
• diminishing
• minimizing
• lessening
• easing
• slashing
• cutting
• downsizing
• dwindling
• dropping
• abating
• compressing
• shrinking
• knocking down
• curtailing
• nicking
• downscaling
• paring
• trimming
• de-escalating
• contracting
• truncating
• retrenching
• condensing
• shortening
• constricting
• clipping
• whittling
• modifying
• deflating
• cropping
• cutting down
• abridging
• pruning
• docking
• modulating
• abbreviating
• cutting back
• moderating
• qualifying

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• increasing
• expanding
• enlarging
• augmenting
• raising
• boosting
• amplifying
• escalating
• swelling
• extending
• inflating
• prolonging
• dilating
• lengthening
• adding (to)
• supplementing
• blowing up
• enhancing
• complementing
• aggrandizing
• distending
• intensifying
• heightening
• elongating
• protracting
• redoubling

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of denting

The shrapnel tore through the metal surrounding the engine, shattering the window at row 11, leaving a dent in the plane near row 8 and puncturing the body below the wing, as well as gouging and denting the tail, the NTSB said. — Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026

But perhaps the biggest test for Moore will be navigating the management of this year's elections without denting the bipartisan tone that typically defines the NGA. — ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026

Running for five seasons into September 1977, the hourlong drama with comic elements never was a ratings hit, only denting the year-end primetime Top 30 once in the three-network universe. — Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 10 July 2026

Higher prices could cause consumers to hold onto devices longer, denting smartphone sales, according to Jeronimo. — Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 26 June 2026

Vargas is accused of repeatedly whipping the cab’s hood with a belt, denting it, cops said. — Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 16 June 2026

That also explains why the wall-denting video is such a strong showcase. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2026

While some of these headwinds are likely to ease if the conflict in the Middle East comes to an end, some long-term concerns are also denting investor confidence in India's consumption story. — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 4 June 2026

Hezbollah rejected a ceasefire in Lebanon on Thursday shortly after it was announced, denting hopes for peace in the region. — J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 4 June 2026